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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
½ Siliqua - Perctarit Six dots
| Silver | 0.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) |
|---|---|
| King | Perctarit (671-688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 672-688 |
| Value | ½ Siliqua = 1⁄16 Tremissis |
| Currency | Tremissis (653-774) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Monogram with two dots to the left, three dots down the centre, and one dot to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PE Rx
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Six dots) (672-688) from Lombardy and Tuscany (Lombard Kingdom) made of Silver weighing 0.33 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic change in Europe. The Lombard Kingdom, which was a Germanic kingdom that ruled much of Italy from the 6th to the 8th centuries, was known for its advanced agriculture, architecture, and trade networks. The use of silver coins like the ½ Siliqua - Perctarit (Six dots) during this period reflects the growing economic sophistication of the Lombard Kingdom and its importance in the development of European trade and commerce.
